Branyas was born in the US in 1907 and lived throughtwo world wars.

Maria Branyas has left us.

We will always remember her for her advice and her kindness.

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The time is near.

I dont like tears.

And above all, dont suffer for me.

World’s Oldest Person, Maria Branyas Morera, Passes Away Aged 117

Wherever I go, I will be happy.

I think longevity is also about being lucky.

But a good diet also helped, she added.

When she cooked at home, there were always vegetables at night or a Spanish tortilla.

Whatever it was, it had to be a Mediterranean diet.

Ella havia de ser mare i jo pensava que no viuria tants mesos.

Pero aqui estem una altra estona juntes.

Es reconfortant acariciar el seu pel amb els meus dits torts i gastats.

Her family returned to their native Spain in 1915 during the First World War.

She and her mother settled in Barcelona.

In 1931, she married Joan, a doctor.

The couple had three children, one of whom has died, 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Her husband died at the age of 72.

She also had no cardiovascular disease.

The only things she has are mobility and hearing problems.

Its incredible, Esteller said.